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The definition of motive
5 Definitions of: motive
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- noun, the reason for a certain course of action, whether conscious or unconscious
- noun, a variant of motif
- adjective, of or causing motion or action
- adjective, of or acting as a motive; motivating
- verb, to motivate
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| Synonyms: | inspiration, motivation, reason, influence, impel, cause, design, purpose, object, intention | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of motive